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Property Description
CHARM, POTENTIAL, AND A LOCATION WORTH A CLOSER LOOK! Welcome home to this adorable brick one story home where opportunity awaits! Situated on a moderately traveled residential block without heavy through traffic, this home offers a cozy layout with 2 main-level bedrooms, a welcoming living room, kitchen, and hardwood floors that add warmth and character. The lower level provides additional flexibility, including a room currently being used as a bedroom, offering possibilities for a home office, guest space, or other uses. Step outside and discover an ample-sized rear yard with room for gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat, plus a 2-car garage for convenient parking and storage. Ready for personal touches and updates throughout, this property presents an appealing opportunity for owner-occupants looking to create a home that reflects their style or investors seeking their next project. Located in Chicago's Ashburn community, enjoy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along 79th Street, 87th Street, Western Avenue, and Kedzie Avenue. Nearby recreational attractions include Hayes Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Marquette Park, while CTA transportation, Metra's SouthWest Service, and major thoroughfares provide connections throughout the surrounding area. THE SPACE IS HERE, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE YOURS! Bring your ideas, explore the potential, and schedule your showing before this opportunity passes you by!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8245 S California Ave
General
- Price: $220,000
- Taxes: $2,862 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12794160
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Ashburn
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: 83rd St E/W to California N to subject.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 888
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1942
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 43 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1942
- Tax Amount: $2,862.9
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19362240730000
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Schools
Schools serving 8245 S California Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carroll Elementary School 2929 West 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60652 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Bogan High School 3939 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 8245 S California Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,484
—
$17,000
13%
2023
$2,484
4%
$15,000
—
2022
$2,400
-21%
$15,000
—
2021
$3,040
46%
$15,000
21%
2020
$2,084
—
$12,375
-10%
2019
$2,092
2%
$13,751
—
2018
$2,055
—
$13,751
7%
2017
$2,058
-2%
$12,850
—
2016
$2,092
11%
$12,850
—
2015
$1,892
5%
$12,850
5%
2014
$1,803
3%
$12,189
—
2013
$1,756
—
$12,189
—
2012
$1,757
—
$12,189
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 8245 S California Ave
8245 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652 (MLS# 12794160) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8245 S California Avenue is currently listed for $220,000 and was received on October 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 8245 S California Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ashburn? You can browse all Ashburn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
